ANITA MALHOTRA vs APPAREL EXPORT PROMOTION COUNL.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's petition for quashing a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, stating that the appellant, as a former director of the company, could still be held liable for the company's actions during her tenure. The Court emphasized that under Section 141 of the Act, every person who was in charge of and responsible for the conduct of the business of the company at the time of the offence is deemed guilty. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.